Mass General Brigham
Development Officer, Signature Events
Mass General Brigham, Somerville, Massachusetts, us, 02145
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
The Development Offices for Mass General Brigham’s world‑renowned academic medical centers, Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, are now unified and represent a team of 350+ vibrant, collaborative, skilled fundraising professionals. We are dedicated to inspiring visionary philanthropy that will advance caring and curing for patients in Boston and around the world. We are committed to inspiring visionary philanthropy to advance patient care, research, and education locally and globally.
Join us in our mission to transform the future of medicine. Philanthropy enables MGB’s academic medical centers to deliver the highest quality patient care, pursue the most innovative and promising research, train the brightest minds to become the next generation of healthcare leaders and expand and improve our world‑class facilities. MGB’s Academic Medical Centers’ Development Office offers excellent benefits, competitive salaries and a hybrid flexible work schedule.
To Apply Applications must include a current resume and a cover letter detailing applicable experience and accomplishments.
Job Summary The Officer serves as a vital member of the Signature Events team — a collaborative, mission-driven, donor- and sponsor‑focused group of professionals committed to delivering best‑in‑class events through a spirit of teamwork and support. The Signature Events team leads our premier luncheons and galas, which collectively raise $8‑10M toward our overall $21M events goal. The Officer contributes, in part, to the successful execution of these high-profile events as well as to our broader portfolio of 100+ annual events that unite and celebrate our vibrant donor community and raise $20M+ annually in support of the Mass General Brigham mission and our academic medical centers, Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. This role within the Mass General Brigham Academic Medical Centers Development Office assists in planning and executing high‑profile events, proactively overseeing administrative and operational activities, and independently troubleshooting and resolving issues with an advanced understanding of strategy and project needs. The Officer supports a dedicated portfolio of Signature Events, managing essential operational tasks to ensure smooth event delivery and strong team functionality. Depending on prior experience or experience gained within the Development Office, the Officer may also acquire a small portfolio of smaller‑scale events to manage with guidance.
Responsibilities
Assist in planning and execution of high‑profile, mid‑tier, and small-scale events, including on‑site staffing.
Support a specific event portfolio, handling essential operational tasks to ensure smooth event delivery and team functionality.
Provide back‑up event support across the team to allow for cross‑training and ensure adequate event support across all sub‑teams.
Anticipate and independently manage logistics, agendas, and other materials for meetings, events, appointments and presentations—troubleshooting issues as needed, taking notes, and organizing follow‑up actions.
Submit employee expenses and vendor invoices.
Assist with daily administrative activities and support logistical coordination for specific tasks, including scheduling, parking, vendor management, and/or volunteer coordination.
Maintain RSVP and event records and assist with budget tracking and expense documentation.
Qualifications This position requires 2‑3 years of client-facing or relationship-building experience and a bachelor’s degree. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Organizational, time management, problem solving and project management skills
Command of Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, or the ability to learn them quickly
Competency using videoconferencing platforms (Zoom and Teams preferred)
Proficiency with data entry or data management in a database (Blackbaud CRM or Raiser’s Edge preferred)
Attention to detail, creativity and strong work ethic
Desire and motivation to learn about the organization and fundraising
Awareness of personal work styles in self and others
Adaptability and flexibility in times of shifting priorities
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse audiences
Mission driven
Ability to complete assigned projects and tasks independently or with minimal guidance
Remote Type:
Hybrid
Work Location:
125 Nashua Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Employee Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range:
$52,000.00 – $74,401.60 Annual
Grade:
5
EEO Statement 1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People‑Focused, half Performance‑Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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The Development Offices for Mass General Brigham’s world‑renowned academic medical centers, Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, are now unified and represent a team of 350+ vibrant, collaborative, skilled fundraising professionals. We are dedicated to inspiring visionary philanthropy that will advance caring and curing for patients in Boston and around the world. We are committed to inspiring visionary philanthropy to advance patient care, research, and education locally and globally.
Join us in our mission to transform the future of medicine. Philanthropy enables MGB’s academic medical centers to deliver the highest quality patient care, pursue the most innovative and promising research, train the brightest minds to become the next generation of healthcare leaders and expand and improve our world‑class facilities. MGB’s Academic Medical Centers’ Development Office offers excellent benefits, competitive salaries and a hybrid flexible work schedule.
To Apply Applications must include a current resume and a cover letter detailing applicable experience and accomplishments.
Job Summary The Officer serves as a vital member of the Signature Events team — a collaborative, mission-driven, donor- and sponsor‑focused group of professionals committed to delivering best‑in‑class events through a spirit of teamwork and support. The Signature Events team leads our premier luncheons and galas, which collectively raise $8‑10M toward our overall $21M events goal. The Officer contributes, in part, to the successful execution of these high-profile events as well as to our broader portfolio of 100+ annual events that unite and celebrate our vibrant donor community and raise $20M+ annually in support of the Mass General Brigham mission and our academic medical centers, Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. This role within the Mass General Brigham Academic Medical Centers Development Office assists in planning and executing high‑profile events, proactively overseeing administrative and operational activities, and independently troubleshooting and resolving issues with an advanced understanding of strategy and project needs. The Officer supports a dedicated portfolio of Signature Events, managing essential operational tasks to ensure smooth event delivery and strong team functionality. Depending on prior experience or experience gained within the Development Office, the Officer may also acquire a small portfolio of smaller‑scale events to manage with guidance.
Responsibilities
Assist in planning and execution of high‑profile, mid‑tier, and small-scale events, including on‑site staffing.
Support a specific event portfolio, handling essential operational tasks to ensure smooth event delivery and team functionality.
Provide back‑up event support across the team to allow for cross‑training and ensure adequate event support across all sub‑teams.
Anticipate and independently manage logistics, agendas, and other materials for meetings, events, appointments and presentations—troubleshooting issues as needed, taking notes, and organizing follow‑up actions.
Submit employee expenses and vendor invoices.
Assist with daily administrative activities and support logistical coordination for specific tasks, including scheduling, parking, vendor management, and/or volunteer coordination.
Maintain RSVP and event records and assist with budget tracking and expense documentation.
Qualifications This position requires 2‑3 years of client-facing or relationship-building experience and a bachelor’s degree. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Organizational, time management, problem solving and project management skills
Command of Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, or the ability to learn them quickly
Competency using videoconferencing platforms (Zoom and Teams preferred)
Proficiency with data entry or data management in a database (Blackbaud CRM or Raiser’s Edge preferred)
Attention to detail, creativity and strong work ethic
Desire and motivation to learn about the organization and fundraising
Awareness of personal work styles in self and others
Adaptability and flexibility in times of shifting priorities
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse audiences
Mission driven
Ability to complete assigned projects and tasks independently or with minimal guidance
Remote Type:
Hybrid
Work Location:
125 Nashua Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Employee Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range:
$52,000.00 – $74,401.60 Annual
Grade:
5
EEO Statement 1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People‑Focused, half Performance‑Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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